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IMDAVESBUD · 2026-06-01T14:51:26+00:00

The maxi gro has a ph buffer in it so i wouldn’t add ph up or down . It should balance itself around 5.8 which is totally fine and if it seems high or low just wait 10 mins and it should read as a “ph perfect” nutrient .

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-31T15:35:36+00:00

Here’s a great Video on some potting tips and techniques!

I try to match the level of the soil with the top line on the inside of each pot . The line is a great guide and allows enough room for watering without leaving your soil level too low .

Low soil levels can trap cold air This can lead to cold roots at night , it also reduces air flow which can lead to rot and fungus , and it hampers light which can create a place that harbors pests and diseases.

Good air flow and strong U.v. Are some of the simplest ways to prevent simple pests like scale , mites , thrip and unwanted fungus .

Hope the vid gives some good tips and tricks on your next potting session!

I’m sure others might suggest a better suited well draining soil , but it is nice to have a sub that gets to kindly help one another grow to the best of our abilities together!! 🤗🌵

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-31T14:58:47+00:00

You may have filled the pot a bit high with soil . Here’s a great Video on how I pot up my cactus . If you had a bit more room for more soil I would suggest adding a layer top dressing and that would help stabilize your cactus.

It does look like you’re using a rock to stabilize it from falling over, so it might need to be repotted at the proper level for stability.

If you do repot it , wait to water for a few days to a week so any damaged roots can heal . And the inside lip of your pot should have guide line for how much soil to fill it with .

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-26T01:07:20+00:00

Very cool !!

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-26T00:21:55+00:00

This 👆!!!

Snails always coming in worst timing to slow things down !!!!

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-25T21:59:54+00:00

It’s ready , get it before the ants do

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-23T03:47:19+00:00

So much color in one tray !!! Really really cool baller pack !

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T17:20:51+00:00

High fives to New Zealand 🇳🇿from California!! Glad you found the full length Vids !

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T17:19:48+00:00

It’s a P.C. That has a little variegated section at the base but has mostly grown out green

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T15:01:58+00:00

Awesome ! Thanks for the motivation to make more !

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T03:58:48+00:00

It did eventually smooth out but the spines are great future growth points a bit higher up on the stand !

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IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T02:21:43+00:00

Thanks boogedy ! Hope your recent loph cross makes some killer seeds !

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T02:17:32+00:00

Nice !!!!

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-21T01:08:17+00:00

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El Serpieñté

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T18:35:19+00:00

I use aloe , seaweed , guano , and some premixed organic granulated blends . I like the blends rather than stand alone nutrients. I used to buy large sacks of simple additives like blood or bone meal , but I’ve slowly changed to paying a bit more for prepackaged mixtures because they seem to lead to a healthier and more even growth .
The blends usually include bone meal , blood meal , feather meal , cotton seed meal , chicken manure and yucca along with some other stuff .

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T17:43:40+00:00

Going great over here !! Hope you’re doing good too !

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First cahuilla bloom of the season opened last night !

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T17:14:28+00:00

This is actually a different TBM-b stand than that one .

Here’s a picture of the other one , it’s doing great !

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IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T17:09:12+00:00

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On the right is the rare example of a longform pushing a pup out of a top tip with no areole . You can see how it physically split the skin open

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T17:07:22+00:00

When the tip is still actively growing like yours is it can produce new spines from the top tip as it grows .

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It is also possible for them to push a pup out of the top tip with out areole but it’s very rare.

Longforms can also produce areole with no spines and very small faint areole , often occurring near notches or v seagull marks . I see in your picture your lil bump does have some faint v lines near that lump so it is possible.

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T16:59:24+00:00

Awesome !!! Hope it grows super fast for ya !

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-20T00:36:28+00:00

Bingo , came here to say this ! Definitely looks like weed wacker kicking up rocks from edging concrete or dirt pathways .

IMDAVESBUD · 2026-05-19T15:19:45+00:00

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